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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.08, 4.60 and 2.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.08, 4.60 and 2.63 is: 3.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.08 : 4.60 = 2.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.08/4.60 = 2.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.08x = 4.60 × 2.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.08x = 12.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.10/3.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.93

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